WHO ARE WE?
St. Clair County Genealogy & History Society (SCCGHS) is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization established in 1978 as St. Clair County Family History Group, Inc. St. Clair County is located in the lower “Thumb” of Southeast Michigan. We promote and share the rich genealogical and historical importance of our region thru meetings, workshops, field trips, seminars, social media, and the distribution of a quarterly newsletter. Members also research and document local records and history, hoping to preserve and perpetuate genealogical and historical records. To further accomplish these goals, we support the Michigan Room of the St. Clair County Library, by compiling and sharing matters of genealogical interest. Additionally, to enhance our skills and networking opportunities, we are members of the Michigan Genealogical Council and the National Genealogical Society (To access their sites, click the logos below)
THE PURPOSES OF OUR ORGANIZATION
1. To be an organization exclusively historical and/or educational within the meaning of section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
2. To preserve and perpetuate the records of our ancestors and of the founders of our commonwealth;
3. To compile, prepare, publish and preserve material of genealogical and/or historical significance; including the promotion of such in a quarterly newsletter.
4. To create interest and aide individual members of the Society, and the general public, in the compilation of their genealogies;
5. To cooperate with other genealogical and historical societies, and particularly, to aid and assist the St. Clair County Main Library, Michigan Room with matters of genealogical interest;
6. To sponsor and encourage educational courses and activities in genealogy and history.
HOW WE CONTRIBUTE
Our Society purchases and donates genealogical material and books to the Michigan Room of the St. Clair County Library. In addition, we donate copies of our published genealogical materials to the State of Michigan Library and Archives. We also support various community events to publicize and encourage genealogy.
LEADERSHIP
As membership allows, the Board of Directors shall consist of the five officers, the immediate Past President, one other Past President, the Parliamentarian, Editor, up to two Trustees, the Webmaster, MGC Delegate(s), and the Chairpersons of all Standing Committees.
OFFICERS
Vicky Armstrong – President
Barb Hill – Vice President
Tracy Cedar – Corresponding Secretary
Joanne Niederhauser – Recording Secretary
Gail Rosales – Treasurer
Past-President – Lawson Meimer
BOARD MEMBERS
Tracy Cedar – Membership
Vicky Armstrong – Programs
Sandy Knoell – Hospitality
Jim Benson – Publications & Research
Sean Howard – Community Outreach
Sean Howard – Webmaster
Board of Directors – Editor
Trustees – Jim Benson (2023), Sandy Knoell (2025), Kathleen McCready (2025), Joan Morrison (2025)
MGC DELEGATES
Vicky Armstrong, Barb Hill
Alternates – Fran Warsalla, Kathy Welser
NATIONAL GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY ADMINISTRATOR
Barb Hill
NATIONAL GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY DELEGATE
Vicky Armstrong